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Suzuki Invader vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Suzuki Invader
86%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Invader (86%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Invader Suzuki Vitara
MOT pass rate 86% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 14% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.6 ✓ 1.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 31,051 mi 72,554 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 3 108,056

Most common faults

Suzuki Invader

  1. Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
  2. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
  3. No Indicators fitted
  4. Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
  5. Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
  6. Offside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Suzuki Vitara

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fuel pipe/s corroded
  4. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Oil leak

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Invader (86%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Invader report Full Suzuki Vitara report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.